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UPDATE: The 2009 Cheltenham Circular Challenge is taking place on Sunday 14 June.

The Cheltenham Circular Challenge, which is now in its 14th year, is a 26 mile walk starting and finishing at Cheltenham Racecourse.

It encompasses panoramic views of the town, a climb over the Cotswold escarpment and the surrounding valleys and villages.

Organised by the Cleeve Vale Rotary Club, the event gives a number of charities the opportunity to raise money without having to organise it themselves.

Walkers gain sponsorship and either nominate their own charity or give the proceeds to the Rotary Club's own charity pool.

Fit

David Kaye of the Cleeve Vale Rotary Club says:

"We have people coming who are fit and run it, and then we have eighty year old people and children doing one of the legs…so people don't have to do the full 26 miles."

You can listen to an interview with David Kaye, speaking to BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Jo Durrant, by clicking on the link below:

Individuals of all fitness levels, along with families and even dogs have taken part in previous years – and there's a bus at the end of each section to take you back to the Racecourse. 

For details of how to take part and more info click on the link below: